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CVE-2024-38656

Ivanti Connect Secure remote code execution

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 1.73%
  1. Published13 Nov 2024

Description

Argument injection in Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.2 and 9.1R18.9 and Ivanti Policy Secure before version 22.7R1.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker with admin privileges to achieve remote code execution.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Ivanti Connect Secure< 22.7 · 22.7
Ivanti Policy Secure< 22.7 · 22.7

Remediation

Fixed in
Ivanti Connect Secure≥ 22.7
Ivanti Policy Secure≥ 22.7

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38656 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38656 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.73%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38656?

CVE-2024-38656 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38656?

Affected products include Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38656?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Ivanti Connect Secure 22.7, Ivanti Policy Secure 22.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.